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refute (B2)

カタカナ: リフュート

IPA: /rɪˈfjuːt/

To prove that a statement, theory, or accusation is false, typically using evidence or logical reasoning.

意味: 証拠や論理的根拠を用いて、ある主張や理論、非難が誤りであることを証明すること。

The scientist was able to refute the hypothesis with new data. — The scientist was able to refute the hypothesis with new data.
She refuted the allegations of corruption made against her. — She refuted the allegations of corruption made against her.
He tried to refute the argument, but his logic was flawed. — He tried to refute the argument, but his logic was flawed.

Japanese translations of Refute:

refute X (prepositional phrase): To prove that X is false. — "It is difficult to refute such a widely held belief."